10 Best Reasons to Take the Kids to Tombstone, AZ

Tombstone, Arizona – the Town Too Tough to Die – nearly became a ghost town after the mining industry moved out. Luckily, this site of the most famous Old West gunfight lives on, allowing families to walk in the footsteps of legendary heroes and villains while sipping sarsaparilla. Come along with 10Best on this easy day trip from Tucson.

1. See Real Live Cowboys

The good people of Tombstone take their heritage seriously. As you walk down historic Allen Street, don't be surprised if you see roaming bands of vigilantes or perhaps Jimmy Apel, the Singing Cowboy of Tombstone.

3. Walk Around a Wild West Town

When you walk down Allen Street, you'll forget you're living in the 21st century. The area is designated as a National Historic Landmark District and is considered one of the best preserved of a frontier town in existence.

6. Horses Pull Covered Wagons Down the Streets

Explore old Tombstone in style by taking a horse-drawn stagecoach or covered wagon tour, offered daily throughout the year.

7. Eat in a Saloon

No Tombstone visit would be complete without stopping in for a meal in one of Allen Street's Old West saloons. Sip on a sarsaparilla as you rub elbows with cowboys and saloon girls.

8. Try to Spot a Train Robber

Some of the most thrilling Old West gunfights took place between the law and bands of train robbers. See if you can spot one.

9. Cool Souvenirs

Take home a little bit of Tombstone, whether it be a cowboy getup or Native American artwork. You can even find sand paintings, local artifacts and books to read up on the history of Tombstone's most famous residents.

10. The Best Family Photo Ever

For the ultimate Tombstone souvenir, get your family decked out in cowboy, train robber or saloon girl attire for a one-of-a-kind family photo to remind you of your time in Tombstone.